Estimator - North Canton, OH

O'Brien Construction Company; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company seeks an Estimator to guide projects from concept through buyout, shaping budgets and managing milestones. You will evaluate subcontractor scope, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with clients and design teams to achieve cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 5+ years estimating experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Adept at communicating clearly and organizing complex data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Creative, results-oriented with urgency and self-motivation.
• Team-oriented with flexibility to collaborate across diverse groups.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects.
• Develop detailed, accurate estimates aligned with project goals.
• Prepare scope narratives and bid packages, communicating clearly.
• Analyze bid results and advise on subcontractor/vendor awards.
• Maintain preconstruction files for smooth project handoff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Collaborative approach

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

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O'Brien Construction Company is a leading construction firm dedicated to delivering exceptional projects that positively impact our communities. We’re seeking a talented and motivated Estimator to join our team. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in guiding projects from early concept through final buyout. This includes shaping project budgets, managing preconstruction milestones, evaluating subcontractor scope, and collaborating with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients
• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards
• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• At least five (5) years industry-related estimating experience
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement

O'Brien Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer!